PRAYER CONcERNS
Myron Buxton, the family of Tyler Levi, Steve Siebert, and Carl Stuck.
Introducing Pastor Dale Schaefer....
Pastor Dale recently agreed to join our staff of Support Pastors. He should have a familiar face because he has led our worship five times in the past two years. Beginning this week, Pastor Dale will visit Celina on Tuesdays, make phone calls, and visit with members needing pastoral care. He will also serve as a supply pastor on Sunday mornings, roughly once each month.
Pastor Dale and his wife Ginger will visit with our congregation as our guests on January 4, 2026. Please plan to attend and welcome them.
Pastor Dale and his wife Ginger will visit with our congregation as our guests on January 4, 2026. Please plan to attend and welcome them.
2026 Offering envelopes
Boxes of 2026 offering envelopes are now available in the Narthex. Contact Donald Trisel to be added to the list or removed from it.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers for 12/28 were given by Mike and Rhonda Overman in memory of Glenn and Alice Heiby.
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Is it too cold for you to walk outside? You can come to the church at 10:00 am Monday and Thursdays and join the Purple Door Pacers walking in the warmth of the church along with warm and friendly fellowship.
Note: we won't gather on January 1.
Note: we won't gather on January 1.
Book Club
The Book Club has chosen their next read. They will begin reading the novel, “They Say He Flies by Night,” by Amy Matayo. It is a story about Walter, a mysterious reclusive old man who lives a very isolated life until a young woman by the name of Piper comes along. The story explores hidden pain, lost love and enduring hope. Get your copy now and join us Wednesday, January 14th at 1:00 pm.
Santa's Helpers
A big THANK YOU to everyone who graciously gave a donation to Santa’s Helpers. We were able to reach many people and make the season a little brighter for them. Thanks for putting smiles on so many faces and touching so many lives.
Shalom Bible Study
The Shalom Bible Study will meet on Thursday, January 8th, at 1:00 pm in the parlor.
wow
WOW returns on January 7th. Join us for a meal at 5:30 and classes/activities at 6:30.
CALL food Pantry requests
The CALL Food Bank is seeking towels and blankets as donations, along with personal care items, canned goods and pet food. A special thank you to the Weight Watchers, for their generosity in contributing to our cause in supporting CALL. Everyone together did a wonderful job in filling up the cart with donations in December. Let’s keep up the great work!
Baby shower
We are collecting supplies for the Baby Shower for Jesus now through January 6, 2026. We will be giving the supplies to CALL, OUR HOME and Choosing Life Pregnancy Center. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Outreach Team
The Outreach Team would like to thank all those who helped and participated in the Cookies, Crafts and Christmas Laughs festivities. We received a great deal of positive feedback and plan to make this an annual event.
sewing circle
The Sewing Circle is in need of good used or new FLAT sheets, sizes full, queen or king. They use them as backs for the quilts.